Section 1 of 2, Sheffield Round Walk
Nether Edge to Whirlow
7.2 miles (11.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 346 847. Finish: SK 314 824. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 385 m of climbing and 285 m of descent; highest point 221 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Nether Edge.
- Bus stops
- Broadfield Road/Abbeydale Road, 50 m from the start. Directions SK 346 847Broadfield Road/Heeley Baths, 120 m from the start. Directions SK 347 847Abbeydale Road/Leyburn Road, 120 m from the start. Directions SK 345 846
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 280 m from the start. Directions SK 347 849Car park (free), 420 m from the start. Directions SK 350 848Car park (free), 510 m from the start. Directions SK 348 842
Getting back
The section finishes at Whirlow. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ecclesall Road South/Whirlowdale Road, 360 m from the finish. Directions SK 313 827Whirlow Bridge/Whinfell Court, 410 m from the finish. Directions SK 311 826
Planning the Sheffield Round Walk
- Planning the whole trail: welcometosheffield.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 45%, gravel and tracks 34%, earth, rock and mud 21%.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 82 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 1.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Abbeydale Ballroom, Nether Edge: at the start.Abbeydale Tap, Nether Edge: at the start.Corner, Nether Edge: at the start.The Hardy Pick, Nether Edge: at the start.The Tramshed, Meersbrook: 0.2 miles in. Seats outside.Water Tower, Norton: 2.3 miles in.Abbeydale Beerworks Taproom, Nether Edge: near the start, about 350 m off the way.Cole's Corner, Nether Edge: near the start, about 300 m off the way.Over the Yardarm, Nether Edge: near the start, about 250 m off the way.Heeley Tap, Meersbrook: 0.2 miles in, about 300 m off the way.And 6 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- Yamm, Nether Edge: at the start.Costa, Meersbrook: at the start. Step-free.Tony's Kitchen, Meersbrook: 0.2 miles in.Mandala, Meersbrook: 0.2 miles in. Seats outside.Café Des Amis, Meersbrook: 0.3 miles in. Seats outside.CheebaCheeba, Meersbrook: 0.3 miles in. Seats outside.Cafe Carte, Norton: 2.7 miles in.Rose Garden Cafe, Norton: 2.9 miles in. Seats outside, step-free.Banky's Kitchen, Nether Edge: near the start, about 400 m off the way.Jameson's, Nether Edge: near the start, about 250 m off the way.And 8 more within a quarter of a mile.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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